Tapenade with Bruschetta
- 1/8 cup capers, drained and rinsed
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups black Nicoise olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Twelve 1 1/2-inch slices Italian bread
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Combine the capers, anchovies, thyme, brandy and olive oil in a food processor and process until just blended.
- Add the olives and the orange juice and pulse until well combined yet fairly coarse.
- Toast the bread on both sides under the broiler until lightly brown.
- While bread is still warm, rub one side with a smashed garlic clove.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the bread on both sides with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve immediately with the tapenade.
capers, anchovy, thyme, brandy, extra virgin olive oil, black nicoise olives, orange juice, italian bread, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tapenade-with-bruschetta-recipe.html (may not work)